On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 26.6 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 26.8 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 26.8 | 0.8 |
| Sat 5 | 27.3 | 0.7 |
| Sun 6 | 27.1 | 0.7 |
| Mon 7 | 27.5 | 1.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.3 | 0.8 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 9 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 27 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Soroni20 kmSouth Aegean
- Pontamos20 kmSouth Aegean
- Theologos23 kmSouth Aegean
- Agia Agathi27 kmSouth Aegean
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Ferry: Κάμειρος Σκάλα, about ~600 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Κρητηνία, about ~2.8 km away.
- 5 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Johnny's Grill Taverna, about ~50 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Kalopetri, about ~560 m away.
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Kopria?
Kopria is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Toilets, Restaurant, and Parking. There's parking about ~50 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 9 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 9 straight years. The nearest town, Κρητηνία, is about ~2.8 km away.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 5 places to eat within a kilometre — Johnny's Grill Taverna is the closest, about ~50 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kopria safe to swim in?
Yes — Kopria carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 9 of its 9 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 9 straight years.
What's the current water temperature at Kopria?
The most recent reading for Kopria shows the sea at around 26°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off South Aegean. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Kopria?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around South Aegean. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Kopria.
What's the easiest way to reach Kopria?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By ferry, the nearest landing is Κάμειρος Σκάλα, about ~600 m away. The nearest town is Κρητηνία, about ~2.8 km away.